VAWA Passage

05.16.127:41 PM ET

Democrats React to ‘Violence Against Women’ Act Passage on Twitter

Democrats in Congress quickly took to Twitter after House Republicans passed their version of the Violence Against Women Act on Wednesday. From calling it the ‘War on Women Act’ to ‘a partisan fight,’ see the irate reactions.

Sen Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY): "We need to protect all women"

Disappointed House GOP passed watered down version of #VAWA. We need to protect all women, regardless of sexual orientation or background.